The Arqive, formerly known as GlobaltraQs, is a web and mobile application that allows anyone to post fun and interesting LGBTQ+ oriented stories, events, and other information that they find meaningful. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Cynthia Wang and Zachary Vernon. The ArQive gives users a safe platform where they can share personal, historical, and community stories, as well as have access to information about safe spaces, which all serve as valuable resources to members of the LGBTQ+ community. By providing users with the ability to place pins on the map indicating where they have been and the experiences they have lived, The ArQive gives people the ability to mark their place in the world and in history.

This year's project for the ArQive will focus on creating iOS and Android mobile applications, as well as adding further security measures for users who choose anonymity, exploring ways to automate content moderation, enhancing gamification features to improve user engagement, and linking posts to other social media sites.

Team Lead: Richard Cruz-Silva

Mobile Development: Carlos Larios-Solis. Casandra Pahed, Evelyn Ramirez

ReactJS Specialist: Khang Le

Django REST Specialists: Balarama Carter, Brandon Lee

Content Moderation Lead: Abram Flores

Documentation Lead: Randy Arruda Jr.

UX Designer: Dulce Villanueva